# Greasy Soap Bacon Flu Soap Reminds you to Wash Away Germs By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-flu-soap References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Bacon_Flu_Soap--Bath--Home.html) & [supermarkethq](http://www.supermarkethq.com/product/bacon-flu-soap) Wash away those unsightly germs with Bacon Flu Soap. Replicated as a slice of bacon, this satirical soap is a funny reminder to wash away grease and germs. Made of unscented glycerin soap, the Bacon Flu Soap can give your visitors a hilarious surprise. These are also great for bacon-loving kids to help get them back in the tub. **Implications** - Bacon has recently received somewhat of a cult following, with a strong demand for products bearing bacon flavors, scents and aesthetics. Though this demand is coming from a very niche market, it is a market that must be served nonetheless, and represent an array of opportunities for those in various industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bacon-inspired Products:** The demand for bacon-infused products presents opportunities for businesses in the food, beauty, and home goods industries. - **Humorous Personal Care Products:** There is a growing market for humorous personal care products, which can offer a unique differentiation opportunity for businesses in the hygiene and beauty industries. - **Glycerin-based Soap:** Glycerin-based soaps can appeal to consumers looking for natural and gentle alternatives to traditional soaps and offer opportunities for businesses in the skincare and beauty industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Industry:** The demand for bacon-flavored and bacon-inspired products presents opportunities for food businesses to diversify their product line and tap into a niche market. - **Beauty Industry:** Humorous personal care products and glycerin-based soaps offer differentiated alternatives and potential marketing opportunities for businesses in the skincare and beauty industries. - **Home Goods Industry:** Bacon-inspired products such as Bacon Flu Soap can represent an opportunity for businesses in the home goods industry to offer unique and playful household items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Snack-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-bricc-soap.md) - [Food-Based Body Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-soap.md) - [Comical Hygienic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-for-a-midlife-crisis.md) - [Bacon-Scented Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-bacon-wrapping-paper.md) - [Cartoon Anniversary Soap Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nautical-nonsense.md) - [Bacon-Scented Fragrant Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wright-n-100.md) - [Festive Film-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-ninny-scrubbins.md) - [Animal Fat-Based Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slocan-soap.md) - [Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse.md)